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HEARING CONSERVATION HEALTH EDUCATION

and

MOTIVATION

HEARING CONSERVATIONPROGRAM

28 Jan 2013

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Learning Objectives

1. List HCP Education/Training Instructions

2. Identify who requires initial/annual training

3. Identify training content requirements and command responsibilities

4. List activities to motivate and encourage behavior change for improving compliance

5. List education and training resources

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GOAL of the HCP

Prevent occupationally related noise-induced hearing loss

TO MEET GOALContinual education

and training of noise-exposed personnel

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HCP Education and Training Instructions

DoD Instructions 6055.12

Marines MCO 6260.1 Series

Navy OPNAV 5100.23 Series OPNAV 5100.19 Series

NMCPHC Tech Manual 6260.51.99-2

ArmyDA PAM

40-501

Air ForceAFI 48-20

*Local SOP

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Education/TrainingWho Needs It & How Often?

I. SHORE BASED Training

A. Initial - supervisors & enrollees

B. Annual - supervisors & enrollees

II. SHIPBOARD Training

C. Initial - all hands during Indoctrination

D. Annual - HCP enrollees

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Initial Training Requirements

I. Elements and rationale for the HCP

II. Effects of noise on hearing

III. Proper use and care of HPD

IV. Command program and individual responsibilities

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Initial Training Requirements cont….

V. Individual’s responsibilities in protecting his or her hearing

VI. How hearing loss affects career

VII.Off duty practices that prevent HL

VIII. Communicating in high-noise environments

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Annual Training Requirements

I. Effects of noise on hearing

II. Purpose of HPD

III. Advantages/Disadvantages of HPD

IV. Instructions on HPD selection,use and care

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Annual Training Requirements cont…

V. Requirements to use HPD and administrative actions for non-compliance

VI. Purpose of Audiometric Testing

VII. Explanation of test procedures

VIII. Explanation that hearing loss will affect job retention/employability

IX. Encourage HPD use off duty

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Ship Board HCP Training

Command Medical

WHENDOES IT OCCUR

WHOPROVIDES

IT

OHC TECH

Initial and Annual

Stand Downs

Counseling during Hearing Test Results

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Shore Based HCP Training

COMMAND

SAFETY OFFICER

WHENDOES IT OCCUR

WHOPROVIDES

IT

Initial and Annual

Stand Downs

Counseling during Hearing Test Results

OHC TECH

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Praise normal hearing – no STS

Encourage consistent use of HPDs

Re-instruct proper insertion of earplugs

Encourage awareness of noise levels and HPD use during home and off-duty activities

OHC Tech Contributions to Annual Training

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Employee Motivation Ideas

ASHORE - Medical Clinics

OHC Tech Attitude: respect and concern for hearing enthusiasm in explaining results

Demonstrate excellent patient care and “customer service”

Use positive reinforcement

KEY: Behavior must change to improve compliance using HPDs

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Employee Motivation Ideas #2

AFLOAT and RURAL COMMANDS

OHC Technician may assist Safety Officer or Unit Supervisors in educational & motivational activities

Perform “walk-throughs” to monitor compliance

Give positive reinforcement for consistent HPD use in the presence of co-workers

Provide personalized training for workers having difficulty using HPDs

Reinforce fact that Significant HL can mean a job change or Loss of Employment

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Employee Motivation Ideas #3

Supervisors must be HCP role models

Develop creative competitions

Recognize units or work centers who have- lowest STS rates- highest HPD compliance

- highest annual testing compliance

Use videos, speakers with hearing loss

“You must be the change you want to see in the world” Gandhi

#1

HighestHCP

Compliance

Libert

y

Award

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Documentation

Annual hearing conservation training employee training records DD2216 during annual hearing

testing

Sign-in rosters of annual group training kept on file with the unit or shop a minimum of 5 years

Copies of training rosters forward to Safety Officer

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Educational Resources

Regional Occupational Audiologists!

Student workbook –materials & resources list

Navy & Marine Corps Public Health Center

Internet sources: Safety, OSHA, CDC,universities, audiology/medical sites

Guest Speakers with hearing loss

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SUMMARYFour of the Five

Elements of the HCP can be outstanding

But… IF personnel are not

educated or motivated to conserve their hearing through

appropriate behaviors, WE have failed in our

mission readiness.

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QUESTIONS???